When it comes to preparing for labor, pain management tends to be the main factor women focus on. However, there’s a few other parts of the birth you’ll want to get ready for and heat is one of them.
If you’re due to give birth in summer, it can be especially uncomfortable and sweaty. So, how can you ensure you keep cool during labor? Below you’ll discover some of the best tips and methods you can try to beat the heat. [Read more…]
There’s no doubt about it – the prospect of giving birth can be utterly terrifying! It doesn’t help that the only real things you hear and read about giving birth are typically horror stories either.
The excruciating pain, the potential to soil yourself, and the prospect of having lots of nurses and doctors staring down below, can prove to be more than a little daunting. However, in the majority of cases, nothing does go wrong. It’s over before you know it and the outcome is worth every single minute of the birthing process. Of course, that doesn’t necessarily make it easier to deal with the fears over labor. So, if you are experiencing fears over giving birth, below you’ll discover some great ways to overcome them. [Read more…]
Hypnobirthing is said to be one of the preferred birthing techniques for many celebrities. Jessica Alba, Angelina Jolie and even the English Royal Kate Middleton, are all said to be huge fans of the techniques used. So, what exactly is Hypnobirthing and is it something the average non-famous woman should consider?
Here, you’ll discover everything you need to know about Hypnobirthing techniques and the benefits they can deliver. [Read more…]
When baby arrives, it’s only natural for your friends and family to want to pay a visit and spend some quality time with the new arrival. However, as well-meaning as they are, these visits can quickly become overwhelming.
The phone just doesn’t seem to stop ringing, you’re exhausted, and you’ve already forgotten what sleep is. So, how can you tell your loved ones you’re just not up to visitor right now? Here, we’ll look at some of the best ways to handle visitors after giving birth. [Read more…]
Even with a due date, there’s absolutely no way to determine when you’ll go into labor. Baby could decide to come early, or they may choose to hang out in your womb for longer than expected! However, whilst it isn’t possible to know when labor will begin, it is possible to look out for the early signs of labor once your due date is approaching.
Did you know that your body will start preparing for the labor up to a month before you give birth? This means you’ll start noticing different symptoms cropping up during the third trimester.
Here, you’ll discover the first signs of labor to look out for, so you can prepare both you and your birthing partner for the big day. [Read more…]